North Staffs LinkLineis aFree To Receive telephone
befriending service for the vulnerable over 55yrs age group that works
closely with a steadily rising number of clients living within the
Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

We
operate each week day morning from 9.30 to 12.30 with a dedicated team
of volunteers, all of whom are Police DBS checked (formerly CRB) and fully trained undergoing a period of supervised Induction.

In
listening and taking an active interest in the people we call, we build
up a lasting, meaningful and trusting relationship which reduces the
feeling of isolation and promotes well-being.We are able to
alert nominated contacts who could be a family member, a carer, friend,
neighbour or even emergency services, to potential health problems
when we are unable to contact our clients.

We aim to promote the potential for independent living, enabling clients to maintain a feeling of security and well-being that allows them to continue living at home in their own familiar community surroundings.

"I look forward to my calls, it means so much to know that I have someone there." Alice age 74

"You
make me feel included; I can't get out very easily these
days so it's nice to speak to someone that cares and listens, even when I
am not having such a good day"Margaret age 71

"I was thrilled to receive my Birthday Card, thank you so much"Gladys age 82

"It has given me the confidence to join in since moving into a new home"David age 59

"Knowing that I can talk about things that matter to me - even little things - is important to me"Frances age 78

"I have someone to chat to that can take the time to listen and even share a bit of news with"John age 63

For the latest information about North Saffs LinkLine, be sure to make a visit to our News Pagewhich is updated with details of recent and planned events held in support of our work and contains further news of our development proposals throughout the year.......

Andrew - Last updated these pages on 28th July 2014

"Loneliness, and the feeling of being unwanted, is the most terrible poverty" ...Mother Teresa